Coral vs First
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
21%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
First takes 6 of 7 categories.
CoralChoose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in spring.
FirstChoose it for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Coral1/7
First6/7
- Ratings & consensus
- First
- Community sentiment
- Coral
- Longevity
- First
- Sillage & projection
- First
- Value for money
- First
- Versatility
- First
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- First
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
CoralMichael KorsFirstVan Cleef & ArpelsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.61/ 5 · 293 votes
Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%
3.98/ 5 · 3,483 votes
Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%
Category winnerFirstRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate19%Love
58%Like
8%Ok
15%Dislike
0%Hate
262 votes
38%Love
41%Like
3%Ok
17%Dislike
1%Hate
3,483 votes
Category winnerCoralMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityFirst
SillageFirst
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerFirstBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
white floral91%
fruity83%
sweet74%
woody65%
musky56%
floral100%
green92%
aldehydic84%
white floral77%
yellow floral69%
fresh61%
Scent match21%Clearly different · both white floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Mandarin OrangePink GrapefruitBlack CurrantLemonPink Pepper
Heart
JasmineOrange BlossomTuberoseRaspberry
Base
AmbroxanSandalwoodMuskCedar
Top20-30 mins
AldehydesBergamotBlack CurrantPeachMandarin OrangeRaspberry
Heart3-4 hrs
NarcissusHiacynthJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyCarnationYlang-YlangOrris RootTuberose
Base6-8+ hrs
CivetOakmossHoneyAmberMuskSandalwoodVetiverTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Black Currant, Jasmine and Tuberose. Durations are only published for First, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter7
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter99
Day100
Night85
Category winnerFirstMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#26,910
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Overall rank#954
PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena
Launched—
Reviews205
Category winnerFirstHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCoral is a bright citrus floral with a juicy, summery start and a soft woody-musky base. Grapefruit, mandarin and lemon give it a sparkling opening, while tuberose, orange blossom and raspberry add a creamy fruity sweetness. It usually reads feminine, fresh and easy to wear rather than heavy or dramatic. If you like s…
Reviews →First by Van Cleef & Arpels opens with a brisk, effervescent burst of aldehydes, tart bergamot, and ripe black currant that immediately calls to mind crisp, high-end French milled soap. As the initial sparkle settles, the scent unfolds into an abundant floral heart packed with spring narcissus, dewy green hyacinth, an…
Reviews →InformationalRead bothTaste is personal
How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Coral or First?
First takes 6 of 7 categories. Coral is rated 3.61/5 from 293 votes; First is rated 3.98/5 from 3,483 votes. Choose Coral for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in spring. Choose First for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Coral or First?
First lasts longest (First 72/100, Coral 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Coral or First?
First projects furthest (First 64/100, Coral 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Coral and First smell similar?
Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Black Currant, Jasmine and Tuberose.
Is Coral or First better for summer or winter?
For summer, Coral is the stronger pick. For winter, First is the stronger pick. First suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Coral and First?
Coral has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Pink Grapefruit, Black Currant and Lemon, heart notes of Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Tuberose and Raspberry, a base of Ambroxan, Sandalwood, Musk and Cedar. First has top notes of Aldehydes, Bergamot, Black Currant and Peach, heart notes of Narcissus, Hiacynth, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Civet, Oakmoss, Honey and Amber.
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